Caught the 12.20, diesel hauled service to Stonehenge works and back. This is an unusual railway, mostly used by locals it seemed, and one which is hemmed in by houses for much of its route (even more to follow should housing plans come to fruition). The fields second is pleasant but not fantastic. The highlight has to be the numerous road crossings, controlled by two blokes with red flags, who jump off the train prior to the crossing and then get back on afterwards. This makes the journey somewhat stop-start.
Our journey was behind the big blue (ex Channel Tunnel?) diesel below.
At the Leighton Buzzard (Page's Park) end, there is a large engine shed (with a public walkway around the back for viewing purposes), a decent shop and a cafe. Parking is plentiful and free.
at the other end is the works, with much going on and a few displays to look at plus a small crafts and drinks shop.
Thomas and I went looking for other locos and found this little lot...
Including this beauty! 590 anyone?
So, on our scale it scored 42%, the same as the Corris. 17th out of 23. Worth a look, certainly.
Colin
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